Obituary: Theodore Downs, 89, Bardstown

Theodore Downs, 89, of Bardstown, died Thursday, June 15, 2017, at Signature Healthcare at Colonial Rehabilitation and Wellness. He was born Sept. 29, 1927, in Nelson County. He retired from Jim Beam Distillery and was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church.

THEODORE DOWNS

He was preceded in death by his parents, William Wallace and Luella Downs; two sisters; and 10 brothers.

He is survived by his wife of 68 years, Elsie Diemer Downs of Bardstown; four daughters, Anne (Doug) Helm of Louisville, Linda (Jimmie Dell) Moran and Mary Pat (Mickey) Greer, both of Bardstown, and Kelly (Jeff) Bentley of Louisville; one son, Tommy (Patsy) Downs of Bardstown; one brother, Billy (Wanda) Downs of Bardstown; 12 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; seven stepgrandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.

The Funeral Mass is 10 a.m. Saturday, June 17, 2017, at the Basilica of St. Joseph Proto-Cathedral with the Rev. Terry Bradshaw officiating. Burial is in the church cemetery.

Visitation is 3-8 p.m. Friday, June 16, 2017 and 8-9:15 a.m. Saturday, June 17, 2017, at Barlow Funeral Home with a 7 p.m. prayer service Friday.

Memorial contributions may go to St. Jude Children’s Hospital.

Barlow Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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